I have heard several people say they were not going to write or paint because the world was too chaotic and everything was in turmoil. They were not making money from their work, everything cost more, and the world was turning ugly from politics and other drama. But this is the time we need creators most. We need painters to remind us of the beauty … Continue reading Creating in a Time of Turmoil
What do you do when you want chili, you’re missing several ingredients and you are snowed in? You improvise. What do you do when you have ground chicken instead of ground beef, taco seasoning instead of chili mix, and the only canned tomatoes you can find is vegetarian vegetable soup? You sauté your chicken add taco seasoning add a bit of chili powder, garlic and … Continue reading Improvised Recipes
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Just like a Hallmark movie, Aurora’s smalltown Christmas celebration was anything but small. Continue reading Christmas in Aurora, Just Like a Hallmark Movie
By Beverly Horvath As the local organizers began preparing to hold the first annual Aurora Historical Shiver Tour on November 14th and 15ththey knew they needed to call in the ghosting experts, YouTube sensation Ghost Trucking! The long-haul trucking team is fascinated by the paranormal and often stop to investigate interesting locations while traveling the country. The team has recorded apparitions from The Old City Jail … Continue reading Press Release
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This is a very simple and delicious recipe my sister-in-law taught me with a little variation. First I put 1/3 stick of salted butter in a pan and melted it and dumped in my pint bag of pecans adding in a little more salt. I stirred the nuts until they were completely coated and then put them on a baking sheet with parchment paper. I … Continue reading A Simple Recipe
Everyone loves a good story especially if it has a little blood and gore. Continue reading I Come From a Long Line of Story Tellers
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Music Touches the Soul Continue reading That’s Where the Music Takes Me
Saying goodbye is never easy. It’s even more difficult when you know it will be a long time before you see the person you care about again. This weekend I had to say goodbye to two of my granddaughters. Our farewells were not sad, but celebratory. My young granddaughter who has been living with me and my husband since January was reunited with her parents … Continue reading Saying Goodbye
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They were just four guys from a small town dreaming of making it big. None of them expected to win the first season of Winning Nashville, a battle of the bands, behind the scenes reality show. Grey expected to be a history professor with the hope of joining an archaeological research team. He named the band after his love of pirate legends and lore. Chase … Continue reading Flintlock and Steel
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